Saints and the Liturgical Year

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June 02, 2017 - Friday, 7th Week of Easter:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who by the glorification of your Christ
and the light of the Holy Spirit
have unlocked for us the gates of eternity,
grant, we pray,
that, partaking of so great a gift,
our devotion may grow deeper
and our faith be strengthened.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

June 2 - Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who surround us with protection
through the glorious confession
of the Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter,
grant that we may profit by imitating them
and be upheld by their prayer.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Sts. Marcellinus and Peter (d.304) were martyred under Diocletian. Their names are included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

For more on Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, St. Erasmus, and St. Blandina, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmarcellinus_peter.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-02
 
June 3 - Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs
the seed of Christians,
mercifully grant that the field which is your Church,
watered by the blood
shed by Saints Charles Lwanga and his companions,
may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“King Mwanga of Uganda launched persecutions of Christians in response to their opposition to his homosexual and corrupt court. St. Charles (d. 1886), the master of his pages, was martyred with fourteen other pages on June, 1886; many of their companions were killed later (d. 1886 - 1887).” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Charles Lwanga and companions and information on St.Clotilde, see links:
ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saint…osephmkasa.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-03

June 3 - St. Clotilde, Queen:

St. Clotilde was born at Lyons and was the daughter of the King of Burgundy. She married Clovis, King of the Salian Franks who she later converted to Christianity.

For more on St. Clotilde, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/C/stclotilde.asp
 
June 04, 2017 - Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity):

Collect (Vigil Mass):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who willed the Paschal Mystery
to be encompassed as a sign in fifty days,
grant that from out of the scattered nations
the confusion of many tongues
may be gathered by heavenly grace
into one great confession of your name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Collect (Mass during the Day):
“O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation,
pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-04

“With Easter Time now concluded, the paschal candle is extinguished.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF)​

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Come Holy Spirit, Come! Happy Pentecost Sunday to all !!!**
 
amiciel said:
Below is our very beautiful, classic prayer to the holy spirit:

Come, Holy Spirit (Veni Creator)

"*Come, Holy Spirit, creator, come
from thy bright heavenly throne!
Come, take possession of our souls,
and make them all thine own!

Thou who art called the Paraclete,
best gift of God above,
the living spring, the living fire,
sweet unction, and true love!

Thou who art sevenfold in thy grace,
finger of God’s right hand,
his promise, teaching little ones
to speak and understand!

O guide our minds with thy blest light,
with love our hearts inflame,
and with thy strength which ne’er decays
confirm our mortal frame.

Far from us drive our hellish foe,
true peace unto us bring,
and through all perils guide us safe
beneath thy sacred wing.

Through thee may we the Father know,
through thee, the Eternal Son,
and thee, the Spirit of them both,
thrice-blessed three in one.

All glory to the Father be,
and to the risen Son;
the same to thee, o Paraclete,
while endless ages run. Amen.

V. Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created.

R. And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray:
O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that by the gift of the same Spirit
we may be always truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. *
(daily roman missal, mtf.)
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Come, o Holy Spirit! Come and fill our world with your love and unselfishness! Amen.
 
June 5 - St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord,
that we may firmly hold the faith
he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood
and confidently profess it by our deeds.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“St. Boniface (680-754), a Benedictine monk, was born in England. After only four years preaching there, he was consecrated the first bishop in Germany, where he organized the Church. He was martyred while preaching among the Frisians.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.)

For more on St. Boniface, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stboniface.asp
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-05
 
June 06, 2017 - Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

June 6 - St. Norbert, Bishop - (Optional Memorial):

Collect:
“O God, who made the Bishop Saint Norbert
a servant of your Church
outstanding in his prayer and pastoral zeal,
grant, we ask, that by the help of his intercession,
the flock of the faithful
may always find shepherds after your own heart
and be fed in the pastures of salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Xanten in what is now Germany, St. Norbert (1080-1134) turned from a worldly life, became a monk and itinerant preacher, founded the Premonstratensians and later was consecrated Archbishop of Magdeburg. Through his example and preaching, he implanted the religious and moral reforms of Pope St. Gregory VII.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF.) St. Norbert is invoked during childbirth for safe delivery.

For more on St. Norbert, see links:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/N/stnorbert.asp
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-06
 
June 07, 2017 - Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. Robert of Newminster:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-07
 
June 08, 2017 - Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces andSt. Medard:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-08
 
June 9, 2017 - Friday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

June 9 - St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church (Optional Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Pour into our hearts O Lord, we pray, the Holy Spirit,
at whose prompting the Deacon Saint Ephrem
exulted in singing of your mysteries
and from whom he received the strength
to serve you alone.
Through our Lord jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“Born in Mesopotamia and ordained a deacon of Edessa in what is now Turkey, St. Ephrem (306-373) combated the heresies of his time by writing poems and hymns about the mysteries of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was in large part responsible for introducing hymns into liturgical worship.” (Daily Roman Missal, MWTF).

For more on St. Ephrem, Saints Primus and Felician, and St. Columba of Iona, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-09
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/E/stephremofsyria.asp
 
June 10, 2017 - Saturday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, whose providence never fails in its design,
keep from us, we humbly beseech you,
all that might harm us
and grant all that works for our good.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. Landericus:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-10
 
May 11, 2017 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-11

June 11 - Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle which gives way to the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity :

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas,
a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit,
should be set apart to convert the nations,
grant that the Gospel of Christ,
which he strenuously preached,
may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

“St. Barnabas was a Jew from Cyprus, but the Holy Spirit destined Barnabas to a universal mission. He introduced St. Paul to the other apostles, paving the way for his broad apostolate, which required the approval of the Pillars of trhe Church. He accompanied St. Paul on his first missionary journey and at the Council of Jerusalem. Having converted many souls to Christ, St. Barnabas died in Cyprus during Nero’s reign; tradition has it that he was stoned to death. His name is included in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer 1).” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

For more on **St. Barnabas **, see link:
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/B/stbarnabas.asp
 
June 12, 2017 - Monday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. John of San Facundo, St. Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, Nazarius :
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-12
 
grateful_child said:
May 11, 2017 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“God our Father, who by sending into the world
the Word of truth and the Spirit of sanctification
made known to the human race your wondrous mystery,
grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith,
we may acknowledge the Trinity of eternal glory
and adore your Unity, powerful in majesty.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-11
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Sharing this reflection from the Euchalette, June 11, 2017, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, p.4:

WAYS TO HONOR THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

The simplest way to honor the Most Holy Trinity is to begin every day by making the Sign of the Cross with deep faith and devotion, paying special attention to the words that we say: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!” Then worship the Triune God in your heart by reciting the prayer “**Glory Be **. . .” and the Creed through which we renew our faith in the tri-personal God from whom we come, in whom we live, and in whom we will find our eternal happiness.

Then **thank **the Blessed Trinity for all the graces and favors received so far, **ask **for His protection during the day, and offer Him all the actions that you will perform and the pains that you will endure. In this way, all that you are and do will be offered as a “living sacrifice of love” to the God who is our Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier and Source of our happiness.

These prayers can be repeated during the day, especially the shorter ones as simple acts of love and worship. The Sign of the Cross should be made also before every important action that we do, such as when we begin our daily activity, before and after taking our meals, when we travel, when we feel tempted or in danger.

Every day should end in the same way we should begin it. Our final thought should be an act of entrustment of ourselves and all those who are dear to us to the Most Holy Trinity.

In addition to honoring the Trinity through our prayers, we should also make every effort to become in our daily lives a reflection of the “personal loving communion” which the Blessed Trinity is. We do that by relating with respect, openness, and love to all human beings, and especially the members of our family, colleagues and other people we interact with. It is only by respecting and loving our neighbor that we can say that we respect and love the Blessed Trinity, for He dwells in each human being. As St. John says, “One who has no love for the brother he has seen cannot love the God he has not seen (1 Jn 4:20)."
 
June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Memorial):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Almighty ever-living God,
who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people
as an outstanding preacher
and an intercessor in their need,
grant that, with his assistance,
as we follow the teachings of the Christian life,
we may know your help in every trial.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

“Born in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony (1195-1231) was a Franciscan known for his profound knowledge of theology and rhetorical skill. His preachings carried him from the north of Africa to Italy and France. He is called the “Evangelical Doctor” because he based all that he said on the texts of the Gospels. He died in Padua.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF).

St. Anthony is the patron of elderly people, of expectant mothers, seekers of lost articles, faith in the Blessed Sacrament, etc.

For more on St. Anthony of Padua, see links:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-13
www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/A/stanthonyofpadua.asp
 
June 14, 2017 - Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

For your reflection: Meditation - The Eucharistic Presence of the Sacred Heart :
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-14
 
June 15, 2017 - Thursday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about Sts. Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia; and St. Germaine Cousin :
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-15
 
June 16, 2017 - Friday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. John Francis Regis and St. Benno of Meissen
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-16
 
June 17, 2017 - Saturday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
dailytvmass.com/

Read about St. Gregory Barbarigo
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-06-17
 
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